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Why We Love Modern Retro-Style Cameras
Steve Meltzer  |  Jul 13, 2016

Like the Olympus Pen, the Panasonic GX8 and the Fujifilm X-T10, the Df’s clean lines, sharp edges and large controls are reminiscent of the finest cameras of film’s glory days in the 1980s and 1990s. They are part of the “retro style” trend that, in the words of the inimitable Yogi Berra, is “déjà vu all over again.”

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This Amazing 100-Megapixel Time-Lapse Video of LA was Shot with a $49,000 Camera! (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 13, 2016

We’ve shared some pretty incredible time-lapse videos, but this one shot by Joe Capra of Scientifantastic may just be the most detailed yet. In some circles Capra is know as a “time-lapse genius,” and this five-minute video gives you an idea why.

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Do You Know Your Rights as a Photographer? Read These Guidelines From the ACLU
Ron Leach  |  Jul 13, 2016

These days photographers have to be somewhat conversant with the law, and most shooters who publish their work make it a point to know their obligations with regard to the rights of their models, copyright regulations and the like. But what about YOUR rights as a photographer?

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Our Favorite Reader Photos from the "Wildlife & Nature Photography" Assignment
Staff  |  Jul 12, 2016

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Ok, maybe not tigers this month but the other two made the cut in some of the winning photos for this assignment. Wildlife and nature are favorite subjects for Shutterbug readers and, as expected, we reviewed a ton of amazing images from readers in these categories. The tough part was narrowing it down to just six favorites but we think we’ve picked some fabulous images to spotlight here.

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How to Photograph Bald Eagles: Tips For Capturing These Majestic Creatures In The Wild
Josh Miller  |  Jul 12, 2016

When it comes to bird photography, no species is more majestic and more sought after than the bald eagle. Its status as America’s national bird wasn’t always a sure bet (Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey). Bald eagles also nearly went extinct during the 20th century from their eggshells thinning due to the proliferation of DDT. But today as a result of aggressive protections under the Endangered Species Act, as well as the banning of DDT, these beautiful birds have made a dramatic recovery.

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In San Diego with the New Sony 50mm f/1.4 ZA and 70-200mm f/2.8 GM Lenses: Time to Get Hitched?
DL Byron  |  Jul 11, 2016

“Date your cameras and marry your lenses,” a Sony staffer professed after I arrived in San Diego last week for the unveiling of two new lenses; the 50mm f/1.4 ZA prime and 70-200mm f/2.8 GM zoom. Our select group of journalists were repeatedly told, “Do not leak this launch.” Considering the leaks of cameras introductions from their competitors this summer, the firm request was understandable and we obliged.

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Journey Through Time with These Beautiful Polachrome Images Taken Over 115 Years Ago
Ron Leach  |  Jul 11, 2016

It was back in the 1880’s when Swiss chemist Hans Jacob Schmid developed Polachrome technology—a unique color printing process enabling black-and-white photographs to be reproduced in full color. These stunning images were provided by the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey and are on display at their “Tour of the World in Photochrome” exhibition running through August 21.

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The Whale Whisperer: How Anuar Patjane Captures His Out-Of-This-World Underwater Images
Jack Neubart  |  Jul 08, 2016

Anuar Patjane Floriuk, popularly known as Anuar Patjane, has been scuba diving for 17 years. Much of his photography in the past has been focused on travel around the globe, but lately he’s been giving in more and more to his fascination with the sea. He’s been shooting underwater for five of those 17 years and finds the camera a natural extension of his inner being, helping him explore and fathom pelagic life, especially whales, and himself in the process.

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Zoom in on This Interactive 53,000-Megapixel Image and You’ll Be Amazed at What You See!
Ron Leach  |  Jul 07, 2016

Bentley Motors created a mind-blowing 53,000-megapixel image to promote their $330,000 Mulsanne luxury car driving across San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. While the shot above just looks like a nice scenic, if you zoom in on the image with the interactive controls provided, you can actually see the stitching on the car’s sumptuous leather seats. And if you have the patience, you can even count the 4,500 individual stitches in the embroidered headrest logo.

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Take a Ride On the Back of Tilly the Golden Eagle Over Scotland’s Loch Goil with This 360° Video
Ron Leach  |  Jul 07, 2016

Scotland’s Loch Goil is a beautiful place, and perhaps even more so when viewed from above in this video of Tilly the Golden Eagle soaring over a small sea loch near the village of Lochgoilhead. Tilly captured the spectacular footage with the help of bird specialist Lloyd Buck who strapped a $499 Giroptic 360cam to her back.

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Fujifilm X-T2 Launch Event at the Classic Car Club Manhattan
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 07, 2016

The Classic Car Club Manhattan. What could possibly be a more appropriate venue for a product launch event by a company that’s done an amazing job of capturing classic, retro lines in its X-100 and X-Pro series cameras? We’re talking about Fujifilm, of course, and the product that was launched at the CCCM is the exciting new Fujifilm X-T2.

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Want to Create Amazing UV Blacklight Images? This Video Shows You How (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2016

The latest video from the Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) takes you on a psychedelic, three-minute journey on how to create some really amazing UV blacklight images. All you really need is some imagination and either a simple UV flashlight, lamp or specialized head for your flash unit.

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National Geographic Editor Explains Efforts to Keep Images “Honest” in the Digital Age
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2016

On of the pitfalls in our digital age is the potential for publishing digitally manipulated images that defy authenticity and convey an unrealistic or inaccurate portrayal of the scene at hand. Perhaps motivated by the recent controversy over some heavily edited and staged images by famed photographer Steve McCurry, Editor-in-Chief Susan Goldberg addressed the topic head-on in the July issue of the magazine.

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Wonder How Pancake Lenses Are Made? Watch Nice Canon & Nikon Gear Get Crushed (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 06, 2016

We’re not really sure if this is funny, sad, sacrilegious or just plain dumb. But if you’ve had a frustrating day, this crazy video of a hydraulic press crushing some nice photo gear may just be what you need. Or not.

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Fujifilm Intros Rugged X-T2 Mirrorless Camera with Faster Autofocus and 4K Video Shooting
Dan Havlik  |  Jul 06, 2016

Fujifilm just announed a brand new mirrorless camera, the X-T2, which features reportedly faster autofocus performance and 4K video shooting in a rugged, splash-resistant compact camera body. The Fujifilm X-T2 is fitted with an APS-C-sized, 24.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS III sensor with no low pass filter to help further amp up the camera's resolving power.

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